This son of mine . . .

Boy's State Friends (Viewmont, West, Monticello, Sambat (Hunter), Willie, and the kid on the left end who just stood in the picture)

Willie is a busy kid but this past month was the busiest I can remember for him.  He attended Boys State @ WSU the first week of June.  (That makes all Petersen children having attended this American Legion activity.)  Why go?  Well, you have to attend to get what it's all about -- it's about making new friends from all over the state; developing a greater appreciation for our country and those who serve in the military and in political office; learning from veterans themselves about their service and sacrifice; actually learning how government works, and more.  Boys State is not for the ADHD kids of the world because there is a lot of sitting.  All reports indicate that Willie had a great time and it was a really good experience.

Next came leadership camp @ USU.  Seven Hunter High SBOs and Mr. Klein (their advisor) spent 3 nights and 4 days learning how to lead students and engage them in school spirit.  This was so good for all of the kids who attended.  Willie knew some of the SBOs from other schools through athletics and Boys State.  The kids were kind of shocked to hear some of the comments (negative) about Hunter.  They were asked if they had seen a stabbing or kids with guns.  (West Valley just gets a bad rap in everything including student government.)  All in all, it was another great activity and learning event for Willie and the other kids who attended.

Finally, it was basketball camp @ Dixie!  I think it fills the "best kind of camp ever" for my son.  A dozen games played over the course of a week (10-2 record); hanging out in "the hotel" (private joke); and having Karl Dad as the coach made it a great week.  Willie loves basketball!  All of the kids had a blast! 

So this son of mine now has football for the remainder of the summer.  He is working on an online class when I can get him to sit at the computer.  He tweets sometimes 4-5 times a day, and works a few hours a week @ Shavy Jones.  He is excited about everything and is the best son I'll ever have.